The Kang mansion loomed ahead like a castle from another world.Tall, cold, untouchable.
Hana's heart twisted as she stepped out of the car.Memories flooded back.Birthday parties from when her father and Madam Kang were still friends.She used to play here... once upon a time.But tonight, she wasn't a guest.She was a pawn in a marriage deal.
The staff bowed as Madam Kang swept past them.And standing at the top of the marble staircase...Kang Min-ho.
Seo Hana sucked in a sharp breath.Time had turned him into stone.Sharp jawline.Tailored suit.Eyes colder than a winter storm.
He stared at her like she was a speck of dirt on his polished floor."Mother," his voice was a low growl."What is this circus?"
Madam Kang didn't flinch."This is your fiancée."
The room went dead silent.Min-ho's eyes narrowed, dark and dangerous."You're kidding."
"No," his mother said flatly."You will marry her. End of discussion."
Hana clenched her fists.She wouldn't let him humiliate her.
"I'm not thrilled about this either, Kang Min-ho," she snapped, lifting her chin."So save the attitude."
For a second, just a second, something flickered in his eyes.Surprise?Annoyance?Amusement?
"Feisty," he muttered under his breath.Then, with a mocking smile—"This will be... interesting."
Seo Hana glared back.She wasn't here to play.This was survival.
And if Kang Min-ho wanted war...She would show him fire.